One Acre Fund
Strategy and Research Director
Strategy and Research Director
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Seeking an exceptional professional
to lead One Acre Fund’s Internal Consulting Team by shaping strategy and
driving key initiatives.
We are seeking an exceptional and
results-oriented mid-career professional to lead One Acre Fund’s Strategy &
Research unit, better known as our Internal Consulting Team.
In the team lead, we are seeking a
leader who blends high-quality team performance management skills, with a
proven ability to drive strategic initiatives at the organizational level.
This role provides an opportunity for
a senior strategic leader to meaningfully help drive the strategy of a $100M
and growing social impact organization. Since its inception at One Acre Fund in
2012, the Internal Consulting Team has emerged as a primary nexus through which
many organizational initiatives pass.
The team takes on a broad range of
projects that would be typical to a management consultancy, including
high-level strategy and research, internal change management, flexible
resourcing for other One Acre Fund teams, and executive communications. The key
difference is in the opportunity to deeply embed within a fast-paced
organization, influencing decisions and also implementation, as opposed to
stopping at recommendations.
(CLICK HERE to better understand the roles
and responsibilities of more junior Internal Consulting Team members).
Key responsibilities include:
·
Lead our Internal Consulting Team.
This is a 15-person internal consulting unit, consisting of the Director, two
managers, five analysts, four junior analysts, and two rotational staff; all of
whom conduct strategic, change management, and operational projects on behalf
of other One Acre Fund units across our countries of operation.
·
Lead all aspects of team development
including hiring, staff capacity development, direct management of the middle
management layer, budget, and organizational chart
·
Lead project identification,
selection, assignment, and resourcing
·
Set team strategy and vision for the
future
·
Serve as the primary link between the
Internal Consulting Team and One Acre Fund’s leadership group
·
Drive key strategic and change
management initiatives on behalf of One Acre Fund as a lead consultant and
project manager (equivalent of a consulting firm engagement manager). Recent
initiatives taken on by the Internal Consulting Team include:
·
Strategic planning: 5-year planning
exercise – One Acre Fund is in the midst of a 5-year planning exercise in all
major program units. The Internal Consulting Team is coordinating this process
and providing strategic guidance around expansion, risk mitigation, and key
business drivers to country programs.
·
New initiative: Set-up of a Direct
Giving pilot – Internal Consulting Team members, led by the Director, assisted
in the 18-month set-up of One Acre Fund’s Direct Giving pilot, including
initial research, project design, and thought partnership with One Acre Fund’s
CEO.
·
Internal change management: The
Director is co-leading a revamp to One Acre Fund’s performance management
strategy, including a deeper focus on managerial capacity and training, hiring,
and org chart management. This work has involved heavy collaboration with the
organization’s People Director.
·
Serve as a thought partner and
business advisor to key One Acre Fund leaders, including:
1. CEO – Serve as the key research desk for the CEO and respond to
executive requests for communications support, research on possible
initiatives, etc.
2. CFO, People Division Director, etc. – Support C-suite executives
with decision-making, for example by leveraging the Internal Consulting Team as
a resource to assist in budgeting, resourcing decisions, and change management.
3. Country Directors – Build relationships with our country
leadership to ensure that they receive superior analytical and strategic
support from the Internal Consulting Team. Cultivate operational leaders and
drive value for them as internal clients.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant
learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins
with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular
feedback on your performance.
We hold career reviews every six
months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll
have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding
long-term career.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional candidates
with 8-15+ years of work experience in consulting, strategic, analytical, and
entrepreneurial roles. Successful candidates will likely have progressively
increasing responsibilities in management consulting, e.g. as an engagement
manager or project leader. Prior operational experience in the social impact
space is also a plus.
Candidates who fit the following
criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Demonstrated ability in strategic and
consulting contexts, e.g. working with C-suite leaders, change management, or
long-term planning
·
Proven ability to manage team
performance and develop leaders; experience in remote management a plus
·
Ability to roll up one’s sleeves and
directly move initiatives forward, as opposed to solely making recommendations
or presentations
·
Strong data and analytical skills;
advanced Excel a plus
·
Strong eye for and standards of
talent
·
Humble and service-oriented approach
to consulting work
·
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
·
Experience working in a
multi-cultural workplace in a developing country a plus
·
Related Master’s Degree is an asset,
but not strictly required
·
A willingness to commit to living in
East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role
Language: Fluent English required
Preferred Start Date: Mid 2019
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Health insurance, housing stipend, annual flights and
other quality of life benefits.
Sponsor International
Candidates: No; must have existing rights to work
in our countries of operation. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Job Title: Rwanda Strategy and Operations Analyst
Job Summary: Conduct
quantitative analysis and shape organizational strategy to support our
operations and systems as we grow
Location: Rubengera,
Rwanda
Job Description
We
are looking for a driven, strategic problem-solvers dedicated to social impact
to join our Rwanda strategy team. The Strategy and Operations Analyst will work
on short-term projects across multiple functions to rapidly solve complex
strategic, financial and operational problems.
This
is a full-time career-track role within One Acre Fund Rwanda’s Strategy team.
The role therefore includes exposure to high level strategy, working in a
variety of departments and functions, and getting into the field. No day is
ever the same, and a great candidate will be able to take on new projects
quickly whilst handling ad-hoc requests (e.g. research) from the country
director.
Analysts
take full ownership of projects, from planning through execution and follow-up.
They manage anywhere from 2-5 projects at any given time, are typically
responsible for at least one other team-specific initiative, and are expected
to be able to tackle any type of project – from quantitative modeling to
primary research – with a relentless focus on solving the problem at hand. The
Analyst may be asked to take on direct management responsibilities to help our
team grow into exceptional Analysts.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Identifying opportunities for 20%
savings in our large distribution network costs, through market research and
modeling of truck costs and margins in the industry, to understand where we
could reduce our costs.
·
Building a ‘social return on investment’
model for teams that conduct trials to ensure the trial is a worthwhile
investment, taking in to account its potential impact to farmers and cost if we
scaled the trial country-wide.
·
Identifying opportunities in the
market to sell more solar lights, and working with each team to ensure
cross-channel collaboration to optimize solar light sales.
·
Working with our field operations
team to create tools to measure performance and ensure incentives (sales,
repayment etc) for field staff are optimal to drive results.
·
Longer-term, there will be
opportunities to lead increasingly large initiatives or join/lead a department
you are supporting.
Career Growth and Development
One
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
Your
manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide
constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular
management consulting-style career reviews.
We
also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career
goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be
passionate about.
Because
of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and
opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We
are looking for truly extraordinary professionals who will help take our
organization to the next levels of impact and scale.
This
is a competitive posting for a career–track role.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Strong work experiences: we are
targeting former management consultants or people with similar experience
quickly getting up to speed on a project, working across functions, and solving
problems.
·
We also look for leadership experiences,
at or outside of work, particularly in roles that demonstrate relationship
management and driving results on a variety of project types.
·
Technical skills: advanced
proficiency in Excel. Experience with other professional programs (e.g. R,
STATA, Access) is a plus.
·
Humility: in everything One Acre Fund
does, we put farmers first. We do this by approaching our work and individual
professional growth with humility, efficiency, and compassion.
·
A willingness to commit to living in
East Africa for at least two years: this is a long-term, career–track role.
·
The ideal candidate will have had
experience working in an emerging market, although this is not required.
Language: English
required; French/Kinyarwanda a bonus
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation:
Starts modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for
performance, paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing
nations.
Benefits: Health
insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and other benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: Yes
Location: Rubengera,
Rwanda
Application link: https://grnh.se/e54b18601
Closing date: 04/23/2019
Job Title: Kenya Field Operations Deliveries Associate
Job Summary: Drive
efficient processes and systems, allowing us to deliver a growing range of
inputs to more clients in a wider geographic area as we rapidly scale.
Job Description
One
Acre Fund began in Kenya and is now one of our largest and fastest-growing
countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in Kenya and
provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation.
One
Acre Fund Kenya is transitioning from a start-up to a mature operation – and we
need additional high performing staff members to continue our strong growth
trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon
our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our
well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families.
The
Field Operations Deliveries Associate is tasked with collaborating with
stakeholders in Business Operations, Logistics, and other teams to ensure that
over 50+ unique inputs (totaling over 32 million kgs in 2018) are distributed
to our ever growing client base.
They
are also charged with driving more efficient processes and systems that will
allow us to deliver a growing range of inputs to more clients in a wider
geographic area as One Acre Fund rapidly scales. The Field Operations
Deliveries Associate’s responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
Strategy & Vision
·
Contribute to the Field Operations 5
Year Plan, annual ‘Objectives and Key Results’ goals and planning processes for
the Field Operations department. Ensure annual plans align with the country
program’s long-term vision and targets.
·
Measure progress against goals,
regularly report on progress, and hold the team accountable for delivering
results in key strategic areas.
·
Drive Field Operations to scale our
services to more clients efficiently while maintaining a high level of service.
·
In all high level discussions at a
country and global level, you will be responsible for representing the
synthesized view of your team on all things Delivery related for Kenya Field
Operations.
Delivery Planning, Execution and TroubleShooting
·
Coordinate planning and execution of
major seasonal deliveries. This involves:
·
Planning and coordinating the Input
Delivery Working Group in collaboration with key stakeholders in Business
Operations and Logistics
·
Updating and executing on key
field-facing trainings (train Field Staff on their roles and responsibilities
during Input Delivery)
·
Triaging and resolving field facing
issues during input delivery
·
Collecting and analyzing metrics
gathered during input delivery to drive future delivery improvements.
·
Manage and mentor one sub-department
managers (Materials Execution & Issue Resolution Specialist)
·
Ensure the sub-department’s tasks are
executed to world-class standards including:
·
Procurement and delivery of
trainings, materials, and tools to field staff to facilitate weekly Field
activities
·
Delivery of performance incentives to
staff and clients
·
Field support issue resolution
·
Collaboratively set department KPIs
and metrics to measure success
·
Regularly solicit feedback from the
wider team and other departments
Strategic Improvements and Collaboration
·
Identify and prioritize operations
improvement projects to allow us to scale to more farmers, more efficiently,
and offer a better service.
·
Participate in other relevant Working
Groups to collaborate with colleagues to move forward on key initiatives. These
include Enrollment WG, Package WG, Expansion WG and others.
·
Participate in Global Operations work
and collaborate with other country programs.
People Management & Training
·
Serve as direct management line to
one mid-level management staff, who oversees the Materials Execution and Issue
Resolution sub-department (all told, a team of three).
·
Management will include oversight,
weekly reporting meetings, performance reviews and development, strategic
direction and support.
·
Ensure that all staff receives
effective mentorship to promote career growth and capacity to handle the
organization’s rapid growth.
·
Personally lead training sessions for
senior staff members.
·
Lead and support the hiring of staff
members within the sub-department.
Team & Culture
·
Within your sub-department, ensure
all staff members are connected to the mission and feel motivated to serve our
farmers each day.
·
Serve as a leader and role model to
the Kenya team at large. Embody One Acre Fund’s core values: Humble Service,
Hard Work, Continual Growth, Family of Leaders, Dream Big, and Integrity.
·
Monitor team morale, plan and
mitigate any changes that could create disharmony amongst staff.
·
Implement best practices and initiatives
that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive work environment.
·
Make Field Operations and One Acre
Fund a great place to work.
Spending and Budgeting
·
Participate in annual budgeting
process for your sub-department; anticipate spending for the year based on
annual plans.
·
Each month, flag any expected
over-expenditures and identify possible ways to offset costs
·
Identify ways for the department to
become more efficient
Career Growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship
and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We
hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing
organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
We
are seeking exceptional professionals with 2-3+ years of work experience, and a
demonstrated long-term passion for international development.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is
required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
·
Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain
Management and/or Database Management are highly preferred.
·
Experience working in a complex
organization effectively with examples of leadership in that environment,
including strong skills in relationship building and management within
organizations.
·
Well-organized with demonstrated
experience in managing projects with a high degree of complexity and detail.
·
Ability and demonstrated experience
to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision.
·
Excellent written and verbal
communicator with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
·
Willingness to ask questions, comfort
pointing out challenges or mistakes and an ability to give clear, direct and
professional upward feedback.
·
Humility. We are looking for
passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor,
patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of
leaders.
·
A willingness to commit to living in
rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term,
career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated
experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict
requirement.
·
Technical Skills: Proficiency in
Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite required. Experience with any programming,
statistical, database management, inventory management software is a strong
plus.
·
Language: English required in Kenya.
Swahili-speakers strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Benefits: Health
insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: Yes
Location: Kakamega,
Kenya
Application link: https://grnh.se/9b8a57571
Closing date: 04/23/2019
Job Title: Kenya Innovations Associate
Job Summary: Looking
for experienced, fiercely entrepreneurial, and humble leaders to build scalable
solutions for smallholder farmers.
Job Description
One
Acre Fund is looking for experienced, fiercely entrepreneurial, and humble
leaders to build scalable solutions for smallholder farmers.
In
these roles, you will be responsible for moving projects from pilot to scale by
(1)
using customer insights and business experiments to rapidly drive forward
innovative solutions,
(2)
designing and implementing growth strategies for successful pilots, and
(3)
leading a high performing team that embodies the values of One Acre Fund.
You
excel in the ambiguity of a startup environment and you are eager to drive the
success of new ideas.
Examples of possible project include:
·
One Acre Fund Duka: Launch a new
highly-scalable retail model through which One Acre Fund can sell impactful
agricultural and lifestyle products. Develop strategies to ensure high sales,
efficient operations, and an excellent customer experience.
·
One Acre Fund Kuku: Create a
franchise model selling improved poultry (kuku) across Kenya through
entrepreneurial partners.
·
Solar PayGo: Design, plan, and
develop a highly skilled rural sales force and scalable systems to to sell
solar products via a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) platform.
Responsibilities for these roles would include, but are not
limited to:
Strategy
and Vision
·
Design a strategy to scale new
programs quickly within a budget and ambitious targets for the team to perform
against.
·
Contribute to setting department and
project level OKRs, KPS, and project targets.
·
Measure progress against goals,
regularly report on progress, and hold team accountable to delivering results.
·
Participate in global innovations
work and collaboration with other country programs.
Team
Management
·
Lead a high performing team and
foster a culture that embraces One Acre Fund’s vision and values.
·
Ensure that all staff receive
effective mentorship to promote career growth.
·
Implement best practices and
initiatives to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive work environment.
Product
/ Customer Research
·
Generate insights through surveys,
human-centered design, and rapid business experiments that will lead to better
products, services, and sales models for customers.
·
Use insights gathered during the
pilot to generate rapid improvements to trials that ensure we are offering
products and services that customers love.
·
Monitor customer experience, pricing,
marketing, sales, distribution, and service in pilots to continuously drive
forward improvements.
Scaling
New Programs
·
Create detailed project plans that
allow for seamless execution of complex operations.
·
Develop a deep understanding of One
Acre Fund systems and processes in order to make smart pilot design and
execution choices.
·
Coordinate closely with departments
across One Acre Fund’s in-country and global teams, ensuring all requirements
are understood by supporting teams.
·
Create excellence in all aspects of
the pilot / program, including marketing, repayment, field staff management,
distribution, and after-sales support.
·
Meet with and maintain relationships
with key external partners of One Acre Fund. This could include product
suppliers, donors to One Acre Fund, consultants, and leaders from partner
organizations.
Career Growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people.
You’ll
have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training
programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We
hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals.
You’ll
have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding
long-term career.
Qualifications
We
are seeking multiple exceptional professionals with 2+ years of work experience
and ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Strong work experiences. Examples
include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial
experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a
conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization
accomplishments (VSO, Peace Corps, JICA, etc).
·
Ability to come up with innovative
and creative solutions to challenges – an entrepreneurial mindset is a strong
asset.
·
Strong project management skills. We
are looking for someone who can plan and execute trial / pilot plans on tight
schedules.
·
Exceptional analytical skills, able
to work with quantitative and qualitative information, exercise judgement, and
make decisions in the context of uncertainty, and use data effectively to drive
strategy.
·
At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is
required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
·
Demonstrated leadership experience at
work, or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning, and openness to feedback.
·
Ability to build teams and
collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
·
Humility. We are looking for
passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor,
patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of
leaders.
Language: English
required, knowledge of Swahili useful.
Preferred Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Benefits: Health
insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: Yes. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location: Kakamega,
Kenya
Application link: https://grnh.se/32d75ba51
Closing date: 04/23/2019
Job Title: Kenya People Innovations Associate
Job Summary:Independently
scope and execute high-priority People projects for the Kenya program by
relating well to our team at all levels and discussing staffing issues
effectively with the leadership.
Job Description
One
Acre Fund began in Kenya and Kenya is now one of our largest and
fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in
Kenya and provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation.
One
Acre Fund Kenya is transitioning from a start-up to a mature operation – and we
need additional high performing staff members to continue our strong growth
trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon
our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our
well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families.
The People Innovations Associate’s responsibilities would
include, but not be limited to:
Strategy
& Vision
·
Together with global and Kenya
leadership, contribute to setting a clear vision and set of priorities for team
culture, diversity, and inclusion within the Kenya program.
·
Gather team feedback on ways we can
make One Acre Fund an exceptional place to work. Turn that feedback into a
clear project pipeline to help ensure we are meeting our career promises to all
staff and driving forward career opportunities across our team.
·
Drive forward the results of two our
key objectives for the long-rain 2019 season:
·
We have a clear, shared vision for
team culture and are actively working towards it.
·
Every staff member at every job grade
knows how they are performing against expectations in their current role.
Project
Management
·
Scope and implement high-priority
projects relating to team culture, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and
People Ops.
·
Create and maintain a key set of team
metrics to measure our impact on staff satisfaction, culture, and D&I.
·
Work with key stakeholders to execute
and monitor projects, ensuring successful outcomes in creating a more positive,
inclusive team culture.
·
Some initial projects the People
Innovations Associate will work on include:
·
Standardized pay grade definitions:
Work closely with department heads to ensure pay grade definitions clearly
articulate the scope and responsibilities of roles at each level. Work with
leadership to create plans for introducing the updated definitions to their
teams.
·
People support hub: Create a People
support hub for all staff which links to all HR, Training, and Corporate
Operations policies, tools, and documents.
·
Onboarding review: Review how new
staff are onboarded in Kenya. Create a more robust onboarding to ensure all new
staff: 1. have clarity on OAF’s approach to career growth and professional
development, 2. know how to access key project and management tools, and 3. are
able to effectively contribute to OAF’s shared vision of culture.
·
Build career clarity across the Kenya
program: The People Division will play an important role to ensure there is
career clarity for all staff, at all levels. For example, this could include
rolling-out an updated performance review system, ensuring managers are meeting
minimum standards, and implementing strategies for increasing career
conversations across the organization.
Communication
·
Proactively and effectively
communicate up to country leadership, down to departments, and across to other
colleagues.
·
Be the key point person for all
global D&I and culture initiatives, ensuring a Kenya perspective is
included in project scoping as well as initiatives are rolled-out successfully
in-country.
·
Deliver regular culture, diversity,
and inclusion communication to the Kenya team, ensuring your message is clear
and the wider team aligns around key goals for these areas.
·
Write and lead trainings related to
culture and D&I to create positive behavior change across the team.
Team
& Culture
·
Serve as a leader and role model to
the Kenya team at large. Model the One Acre Fund values, invest in people, and
engage across the team.
·
Manage and create feedback channels
to ensure all staff groups can be heard and receive clear communication from
country leadership. Keep pulse on team feedback and concerns.
·
The ideal candidate will be able to
relate well to staff at all levels, mediate conflict, and discuss staffing
issues effectively with leadership.
Career Growth and Development
One
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management
consulting-style career reviews.
We
also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career
goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be
passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results
in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We
are seeking an exceptional professional with 2+ years of work experience and
ideally a demonstrated passion for international development.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is
required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience.
·
Strong work experiences. Examples
include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial
experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a
conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization
accomplishments.
·
Leadership experience at work, or
outside of work.
·
Humility. We are looking for
passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor,
patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of
leaders.
·
A willingness to commit to living in
Kakamega, Kenya for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track
role.
Language: English
required, Kiswahili fluency a plus.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Benefits: Health
insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: No
Kenyans
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location: Kakamega,
Kenya
Application link: https://grnh.se/4a8430bf1
Closing date: 04/23/2019
Local Government Relations Officer
Kakamega or Kisii
Job Description: The Local Government Relations Officer (LGO) will be responsible
for building effective relations with government officials at the County level
and below. General roles include participating in stakeholder meetings,
producing and sharing quarterly reports, tracking concerns and supporting
resolutions to problems.
He/she
will also play an active role in coordinating our participation in internal and
external field events which include input delivery visits, harvest visits and
exhibition days among others.
The Local Government Relations Officer’s responsibilities will
include:
·
Build and manage relationships with
government officials at the County level and below through courtesy calls and
other meetings.
·
Act as a focal point between One Acre
Fund departments and government officials in Western, Rift Valley or Nyanza
regions.
·
Coordinate regulatory approvals,
operational licenses and permits with government regulators.
·
Track and participate in the
resolution of risks and issues affecting field-facing operations.
·
Coordinate One Acre Fund’s
involvement in agriculture shows and agricultural sector functions.
·
Plan and execute on logistics for
events that the Government Relations department holds in the field with local
and national government officials as well as politicians.
·
Prepare quarterly reports, and
develop trainings relevant to the department.
·
Review county strategies and
policies, and advise One Acre Fund departments on next steps.
·
Any other duties as assigned by the
Government Relations Specialist or departmental leadership.
Career Growth and Development
One
Acre Fund invests heavily in building management and leadership skills.
Your
manager will invest significant time in your career development.
We
provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentor ship and through
regular management consulting-style career reviews.
We
also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career
goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be
passionate about.
Qualifications
Specific
qualifications include, but are not limited to:
·
Bachelor’s degree in the field of
agriculture, public relations, communication and community development
preferred.
·
Public relations, community
development or agriculture-related experience preferred.
·
Ability to think strategically and
translate that thinking into action plans that accomplish goals.
·
Strong interpersonal skills and
ability to negotiate and effectively advocate on behalf of the organization.
·
Strong communication (written and
oral) and public speaking skills.
·
Good organizational skills and
exceptional at multi-tasking.
·
Willing to live in Kakamega or Kisii
with extensive travel across Western, Rift Valley and Nyanza regions.
·
Conversant with MS Word, MS Excel and
MS Power Point.
·
Fluent in English and Swahili –
Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, or Kikuyu a plus.
·
Passion for serving smallholder
farmers.
Preferred Start Date: 15th April 2019
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online.
All
applications to be submitted by 18th March 2019
Job Location: Kakamega
or Kisii, Kenya
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Duration: Full-time
job.
Sponsor International Candidates: No; Must have existing rights to work in Kenya.
Field District Administrative Assistant
Western / Nyanza / Rift Valley Regions
Job Description
We
are looking for talented individuals to take up the position of Field District
Administrative Associate in Western, Nyanza and Rift valley.
Below
are the job’s details and directions on how to apply:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
General
Operations
·
Manage and regularly update the
staffing database for Operations Management.
·
Support in managing and monitoring
planting, by data entering and maintaining Planting Tracker Database.
·
Support in all administrative support
tasks, including copying, scanning, taking minutes, and so on.
·
Coordinate logistics for district
meetings and trainings.
·
Compile KPIs and other district data
entry tasks.
Finance:
·
Put together district budgets and
procurement requests.
·
Ensure prompt and accurate payment of
casuals and all other district related payments.
·
Collect and fill receipts for all
transactions.
·
Manage the regional emergency buffer
and expense log.
Sustainability
·
Quality Check and issue Roster
reports.
·
Distribute district-level repayment
analyses and reports for Field Officers and Field Managers as instructed by
Operations.
Management
·
Deliver sustainability or finance
training to field staff as required (such as use of phone number collection
forms.
·
Group Leader change forms, input
verification forms, Funeral Insurance claims forms, and so on) and explain
tools or data sources as required to support field staff.
·
Collect materials and forms and hand
over to Business Operations Department.
·
Update district-specific tools as
requested by Field Leaders or Operations Management (that is, tools to track
weekly collections and percentages) using Excel.
·
Act as a liaison with Business
Operations Department to raise any concerns related to repayment reports or
roster issues.
Product
Warranty Processing
·
Receive and Quality Check all product
warranty requests to ensure the product is eligible for repair or replacement.
·
Process all valid product warranty
requests, fill database, and send to the Headquarter office for processing.
·
Follow-up with Product Team and track
incoming products to return to Field Officers.
·
Follow-up with members to ensure
Field Officers delivered repaired products.
Funeral
Insurance Processing
·
Review all incoming Funeral Insurance
claim forms and refund requests to ensure the client is registered and all
required information has been submitted to stakeholders.
·
Process all claims in the FIRST
Database and submit all required information to Finance for processing.
·
Support in Funeral Insurance Claims
follow-up in collaboration with Business Operations Team and support to Field
staff on filling forms.
Logistics:
·
Organize for Staff and Products Kits
delivery and return as needed.
·
Receive inventory and materials at
Monday Meetings, signing off on amounts and distributing to field staff as
appropriate.
·
Submitting documentation of receipt
of goods back to the logistics team.
·
Quality Check and oversee return of
IDS on all non-ID items to ensure compliance and report violations to HR Office
Administrator.
Field
Office:
·
General organization of the
district/hub office and maintaining supplies of stationary and equipment.
·
Maintain and manage district property
and inventories.
·
Liaise with IT department to ensure
functioning of all IT equipment in district/regional offices.
·
Maintain communication and
relationships with district relevant vendors.
·
Represent One Acre Fund as the front
face of the Office.
Other:
·
Assist in any other duties requested
by Field Operations, depending on capacity and within reason.
Career Growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people.
You’ll
have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training
programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We
hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals.
You’ll
have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding
long-term career.
Qualifications
We
are seeking exceptional professionals with at least 2 years of work experience
in the Administrative field and ideally a demonstrated passion for our mission.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Strong work experiences. Examples
include a demanding professional work experience, or successful in office
management.
·
Proficient in Microsoft Office and
Google Suite.
·
Strong educational background; a
diploma or degree in Administration, Public Relations, Office Management
preferred.
·
Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning,
and openness to feedback.
·
Strong customer service skills.
·
Ability to multitask.
·
Strong organization skills.
·
Ability to build teams and
collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
·
Language: English and Kiswahili
required.
·
Willing to work either in Western,
Nyanza or Rift valley.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Application Deadline: 18/03/2019
Preferred Start Date: 1/4/2019
Job Location: Kakamega,
Nyanza, Rift Valley.
Duration: Full-time
job
Benefits:
Health insurance, paid time off.
Job Title: Global M&E Director / Deputy Director
Job Summary: Seeking
an exemplary evaluation professional to lead a large global M&E department
renowned for its rigor.
Job Description
We
are seeking a dynamic research and evaluation leader with strong quantitative
and qualitative research skills, and proven ability to develop staff and to
communicate results effectively. The Global Monitoring and Evaluation Director
will lead all M&E functions in the organization and be a key member of
organizational leadership. The M&E team has a presence in all countries of
operation and employs a full time staff of data collectors.
The
M&E department at One Acre Fund is really akin to an in-house research and
evaluation firm, and conducts rigorous evaluations and analyses which greatly
inform internal decision-making as it’s #1 priority. The goals of the M&E
department are both to prove and improve program impact, and One Acre Fund has
a culture of highly respecting data analysis and pivoting program activities in
response to new evidence. This is a unique environment in which to lead and
manage M&E activities, with a true influence on program strategy.
The overarching goals of this role are to:
·
Develop and continue to
professionalize M&E staff at all levels to set the standard for excellence
in rural data collection.
·
Ensure that M&E data and results
continue to inform program strategy by working with program leadership to understand
and devise strategies to implement results which maximize program impact.
·
Continue to deepen One Acre Fund
evidence base including periodic experimental studies of our primary program
impact on farmer profit as well as building evidence-based of secondary impacts
on farmer quality of life.
·
Ensure that One Acre Fund’s newly
evolving work in the areas of agro-forestry and nutrition evaluation work have
a strong evidence base and make pivotal contributions to some of the fastest
growing organizational programs.
·
Ensure the continuation of the
highest quality of data collection and highest rigor of analysis that One Acre
Fund has come to be associated with.
·
Oversee the analysis and
recommendations which inform that ability of organizational leaders to choose
among multiple investments.
·
Liaise with partners and donors to
ensure that M&E data and analysis is responsive to their requests and
requirements.
·
Internally support adjacent
departments (e.g. the Agricultural Research Team, The Field Operations team and
the Product Innovations Department).
Setting Vision & Strategy:
·
Work with senior leaders to
collaboratively set and execute on long-term vision for all M&E functions,
under the “Impact” umbrella
·
Build and reinforce Department
culture of excellence and responsiveness.
·
Build and maintain strong
collaborative working relationships across several global departments, and
amongst key leaders in all countries
·
Identify and execute on key areas of
strategic innovation
Building Team:
·
Manage the day-to-day work of manager
director-level staff, overseeing a total staff of over a dozen M&E leaders.
·
Organize and conduct periodic
skills-building and best practice workshops.
·
Ensure that the team has continual
opportunity for upward growth in the organization and increasing scope of
responsibility
·
Build a collaborative, positive and
inclusive team culture, bridging the geographic distance among team members.
Executing on Key Organizational Initiatives: Deliver results on key organizational initiatives
related to all aspects of HR and talent management, including working with our
outstanding team of department directors in the following areas:
Routinize and standardize – ensure the highest level of quality as we move to a
regional M&E manager structure
·
Ensure that the growing body of
nutrition work has a strong and well-executed evaluation strategy
·
Build on the organization’s
understating of the program impact on farmers’ overall quality of life
·
Support the organization’s strategy
to rigorously evaluate our growing tree program, including leading an RCT to
quantify long-term impact.
·
Grow efficiently – put in place
strategy to ensure that the high volume and rigorous data collection undertaken
by the organization is conducted in an economically efficient manner.
Communication:
·
Serve as the global voice for all
M&E-related issues, to the organization and top leadership
·
Develop white papers and copy for our
Website on M&E topics.
·
Liaise with partners and donors who
seek to understand our M&E strategy and results.
·
Represent One Acre Fund at occasional
conferences and strategic meetings.
Career Growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people.
You’ll
have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs,
and regular feedback on your performance.
We
hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals.
You’ll
have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding
long-term career.
Qualifications
We
are seeking exceptional candidates with 7-10+ years work experience in the
evaluation field, preferably in a developing country context and preferably in
programs which address rural livelihoods.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Masters degree required, PhD a plus
·
Proven ability to manage teams and
develop leaders; experience in remote management a plus
·
Proficiency in STATA and strong
quantitative and qualitative research skills
·
Experience overseeing data collection
in rural areas
·
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
·
Strong data and analytical skills
·
Experience working in a
multi-cultural workplace in a developing country, ideally in East Africa
·
Creativity and strong problem-solving
skills
·
We are looking for passionate
professionals who combine strong leadership skills with patience and a humble
approach to service
Language: Fluent
English required. Swahili, Kinyarwanda and/or French a plus.
Preferred Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience
Benefits: Health
insurance, housing, annual flights, and other quality of life benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: No; must have existing rights to work in our
countries of operation. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Application link: https://grnh.se/7eb7573c1
Closing date: 04/23/2019
Job Title: Policy and Partnerships Analyst
Job Summary: Support
the Senior Vice President of Policy and Partnerships on strategic planning,
leadership initiatives, and special projects.
Job Description
One
Acre Fund’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Partnerships oversees three of
the organization’s external-facing teams: government relations and policy,
communications, and partnerships. The Policy and Partnerships Analyst will
enhance the Senior Vice President’s leadership capacity by providing executive
and strategic support in a one-on-one working relationship.
This
person will report directly to the Senior Vice President and will serve as the
primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on everything
from cross-departmental systems to external partnerships.
The
ideal candidate has strong experience working in a support role to senior-level
staff. Experience working in international development organizations is a plus
but not required.
Responsibilities
Departmental
management and strategic planning
·
Manage team goals and accountability
mechanisms for all Policy and Partnerships teams
·
Support yearly work planning and
strategic tools development for the Senior Vice President
·
Help support 5-year growth and
strategic plan creation
·
Manage updates and annual schedule
for budgets and staff charts
·
Support team retreat planning and
team culture building through strategic initiatives
·
Support recruitment and hiring
activities across all Policy and Partnerships teams
·
Lead targeted research to help guide
strategic thinking on new projects or initiatives
Leadership
support and stakeholder management
·
Help prepare the Senior Vice
President for Board meetings and presentations
·
Help coordinate or create materials
for General Partners meetings and related committees
·
Support the Senior Vice President on
the organization-wide internal coaching program
·
Design and prepare trainings for the
Senior Vice President to facilitate
External
relations support
·
Vet external partnerships on behalf
of the organization
·
Edit and complete first drafts of
written communications to external stakeholders
·
Coordinate with the communications
and business development teams to maximize the ROI of the Senior Vice
President’s external meetings and outreach activities
·
Build and administer systems to
ensure effective network management of top-priority Policy and Partnerships
contacts, and support the cultivation of new strategic relationships
Executive
and administrative support
·
Research, prioritize, and follow up
on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Senior Vice President, and
determine an appropriate course of action, referral or response
·
Proactively build or improve on
structures and systems to boost productivity and unlock additional strategic
capacity for the Senior Vice President
·
Support scheduling and traveling
planning for the Senior Vice President when required
Career Growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship
and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career
reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and
career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and
build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
We
are seeking an exceptional professional(s) with at least 2 years of work
experience and a demonstrated interest in partnerships or external relations.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Experience supporting a senior-level
staffer, ideally in a non-profit or start-up environment (preferred but not
required)
·
Demonstrated organizational
abilities, particularly in unstructured environments
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
·
Collaborative approach and ability to
work across many different departments effectively
·
Demonstrated attention to detail
·
Experience in or understanding of
international development is desired but not required
·
Good humor, patience and a humble
approach to service
·
A willingness to commit to this
position for the long-term (minimum 2 years)
·
English fluency required
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience.
Benefits: Health
insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits.
Sponsor International Candidates: No; must have existing rights to work in one of our
countries of operation. East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya / Kigali, Rwanda
Application link: https://grnh.se/bb435aee1
Closing date: 04/22/2019
Job Title: Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist
Job Summary: Join
a global team and support exciting initiatives to improve how we reach and
engage our audiences.
Job Description
The
communications team shapes One Acre Fund’s global brand and local reputation
across Sub-Saharan Africa. One Acre Fund currently serves more than 600,000
smallholder farmers in six core countries, and we aim to serve one million
farmers by 2020.
Our
fifteen-person team tells stories that carry globally and resonate locally. We
work to shape international policy, build a strong reputation in each country,
and inspire dynamic African leaders to join our growing organization.
In
this role, you’ll execute the organization’s evolving marketing strategy to
support our team as we grow. It’s a unique opportunity to develop your
marketing skills while contributing to an exciting global team.
Responsibilities include:
·
Social media – Set the organization’s
social media strategy. Drawing upon research, industry news, and internally
produced content, regularly draft and publish engaging content as part of a
wider content calendar. When appropriate, coordinate with teams at partner
organizations to execute global social media campaigns.
·
Website (SEO) – Maintain the organization’s
website and blog—regularly updating and publishing content on the site to
comply with SEO best practice.
·
Website (Project Management) – Manage
major site changes in partnership with our web development partners, acting as
the primary liaison for One Acre Fund’s teams.
·
Digital analytics – Using common
analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Facebook Ads Manager), build and
maintain existing dashboards to track performance and help improve strategy
across our communication channels.
·
Email marketing – working within
Campaign Monitor, partner with stakeholders across the organization to produce,
publish, and improve all One Acre Fund’s e-newsletters.
·
Digital advertising – Support our
online advertising efforts, publishing and maintaining paid campaigns on social
media, and reorganizing our extensive Google AdWords program.
·
Administrative support – Assist in
projects to keep the communications department running smoothly, such as
supporting the team’s internal systems and tools.
Qualifications
We
are seeking an exceptional professional with at least 2 years of work
experience and a demonstrated passion for digital marketing and communications.
An
ideal candidate will be very comfortable using a range of digital tools and
enjoy both digital copywriting and data reporting.
Candidates
who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
·
Minimum 2 years of digital marketing
experience
·
Strong digital communication and
writing skills; comfortable writing compelling, consistently error-free copy
for online audiences
·
Experience managing large social
media networks in a professional capacity
·
Experience managing websites using a
content management system such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla
·
Experience producing and publishing
email marketing campaigns using a large service provider such as Campaign
Monitor, MailChimp, or Constant Contact
·
Experience with digital analytics
reporting (website and/or advertising) and a familiarity with basic website
and/or advertising metrics is a very significant plus
·
Strong detail orientation and comfort
managing projects with multiple moving pieces and stakeholders (internal and
external)
·
Deep familiarity with Google
Productivity Apps and/or Microsoft Office
·
A strong track record of
multi-tasking with speed and accuracy
·
Work authorization in Kenya is
required for this position
Career growth and Development
We
have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our
people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship
and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We
hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your
aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing
organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Preferred Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience.
Benefits: Health
Insurance, paid time off.
Duration: Full-time
job
Sponsor
International Candidates: No; must have existing rights to work in Kenya. Kenyan
nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application link: https://grnh.se/935651ed1
Closing date: 04/22/2019
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Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage
of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from
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